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Bristol Luxury Group buys Sugarfina

The Bristol Luxury Group has “substantially” purchased the assets of specialty candy retailer Sugarfina, Inc. through a sale ...

Majority stakeholder sells 10 percent of shares in Barry Callebaut

Jacobs Holding AG, majority stakeholder of Barry Callebaut AG, has sold 10.02 percent of its shares in the Swiss company with the goal of...

Liberty Orchards exploring potential for sale, merger

The founding family of Washington-based Liberty Orchards is exploring its options for its 100th year of operation.

What is the plant-based Tara protein?

Tara gum or Peruvian carob, as it is known, is transformed into useable protein by finely grinding these seeds into powder, which can ran...

Piedmont Candy Co. names new CEO

Piedmont Candy Co., known for its Red Bird puffs, has named Mark Stephens as its new chief executive officer after an extensive search pr...

Research finds chocolate a top snacking option for U.S. consumers

FMCG Gurus reports in new research that 88 percent of consumers in the U.S. say they snack, largely due to skipping meals throughout the ...

Ferrero to host speakeasy pop-up to celebrate U.S. launch of Kinder Bueno

New York chocolate fans will be the first to celebrate the U.S. launch Kinder Bueno, one of Europe's best selling chocolate bars.

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Mars Wrigley identifies 3 ways to capture seasonal candy sales

Alyse Thompson

Shoppers are navigating through more than one holiday and other “mini celebrations” at once, meaning retailers should approach seasonal products as year-round opportunities, Mars Wrigley suggests. …

Gummies & Jellies

Survey reveals which Skittles color consumers hate the most

Crystal Lindell

It’s been 30 years since Skittles introduced its iconic “Taste the Rainbow” tagline, so to celebrate this, the brand took a look at how America tastes the rainbow. …

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A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

Crystal Lindell

A woman from New Zealand recently survived two days at sea by eating only hard candy. And, New York Police recently replaced a little boy’s candy after he dropped it …

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Puratos opens innovation center in Chicago

Alyse Thompson

Puratos has opened an innovation center in Chicago, the company’s sixth innovation center in the U.S. …

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Cocoa sustainability programs, living income differential can coexist, Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire say

Alyse Thompson

Cocoa organizations in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire now say sustainability programs carried out by chocolate makers and confectionery companies can work in harmony with the new per-tonne living income differential the …

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Saving the environment, one purchase at a time

Alyse Thompson

There’s a reason why tension over climate change, plastic use and other environmental concerns have swelled, the Hartman Group says in a new report. These crises are no longer distant …

Candy and Snack Trends

Yummex ME Munch! stage to highlight opportunities in snack bars, protein

With the snack bar market expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, there is rich potential for agile, innovative manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa. …

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Askinosie introduces Dark Chocolate + Orange bar

Alyse Thompson

Askinosie Chocolate has developed a holiday bar that serves as a modern rendition of a beloved seasonal flavor combination.

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Good Day Chocolate to launch line of CBD chocolate

Alyse Thompson

Chocolate supplements manufacturer Good Day Chocolate has launched a cannabidiol (CBD) product line that combines Fair Trade chocolate with pure, third party-tested, THC-free CBD.

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A woman from New Zealand and a NY cop each highlight candy’s role in our hearts

By Crystal Lindell

A woman from New Zealand recently survived two days at sea by eating only hard candy. And, New York Police recently replaced a little boy’s candy after he dropped it on Halloween.

Saving the environment, one purchase at a time

By Alyse Thompson

It’s Year of the Woman in the confectionery industry

Candy & Confections

Mars Wrigley launches Skittles with zombie-flavored surprise

The Skittles brand is turning the tables on zombies this Halloween with the U.S. launch of Zombie Skittles, featuring a surprise "zombie" flavor.

Candy Manufacturers

A Guide to Sanitary Product Recovery (Pigging) for Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturers

Sanitary product recovery ("pigging") gives a high ROI with rapid payback for confectionery manufacturers.

Non-Chocolate New Products

Ferrara Candy Co. puts creative spin on candy corn

Ferrara Candy Co., maker of Brach’s and Trolli candy, is celebrating Halloween 2019 by putting several new spins on classic candy corn.

Chocolate

Mars Wrigley Halloween 2019

Alyse Thompson

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched several items sure to make any candy lover’s Halloween sweet and spooky.

Candy Industry Magazine

June 2019

The June 2019 issue features an interview with a natural candy color specialist, a look at how chocolate bar makers can stand out from the crowd, our global state of the candy industry, and more.

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